Facing the Eggs, Meat and Cheese

These aren’t my favorite foods. But I can do this, I know I can (said the little engine who could.)

I just got back from a trip to the store where I loaded the cart with salads and salad fixings, strawberries and cantalope (a couple of the lowest carb fruits) and lots of meat, cheese and eggs.  I feel a little sick thinking about it.  But I can do this!

I’ve got a dozen eggs on the stove right now, hard boiling themselves into convenient snacks for the work day.   I’ve mapped out a plan that still keeps me at about 1200 calories a day, mostly protein.  I’ve bought the ketostix so I can tell when the weight loss is kicking in (those are what keep me sticking to it!  I love seeing that stick turn purple.)

I’ve got a can of almonds to add in to the mix once I’m past the induction period and can add more carbs.  I love almonds- I think for me, the key is to separate them out into little containers so I don’t eat too many.  But that’s 2 weeks away.  Eek!

I am happy to report that (since I’ve been dieting for several weeks) that my body has finally accepted the reduced calorie level and I’m no longer hungry all the time.  I even went with my sister and niece to Atlanta Bread Company and limited myself to half a turkey sandwich with the lid removed.  Even when my (evil) sister tried to tempt me into eating a chocolate chip muffin and went so far as to break off a chunk of it and set it on the table right under my nose, I resisted.  Ha!!  Take that, evildoer!